"In the years before the Spellplague, word spread of a new Roll of Years, a Black Chronology fashioned by the goddess Shar, the Lady of Loss and her faithful. The purpose of this Shadow Roll was to mark the events that would lead to the ultimate ascendancy of Shar over all of Toril, but instead, the goddess of darkness’ plans went all awry and brought on the Spellplague." These are the years as dictated by the Black Chronology: 1352 the Year of the Lost King 1353 the Year of Masks 1354 the Year of Great Reaping 1355 the Year of Retreat 1356 the Year of the Drow 1357 the Year of Spell Flames